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This month Action Fraud have given warnings about Computer Service Fraud Victims being re-targeted as well as Fornite Gamers being targeted for scams. WannaCry phishing emails and fake EE Text scams are also included.
People found guilty of repeatedly uploading revenge porn will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.
115 emergency calls have been made and responded to through the scheme.
The warning comes as there is an increase in the number of reports to Action Fraud about this
The company has admitted a huge data breach involving 5.9 million payment cards and 1.2 million personal data records
As the number of scams reported last year grew, we highlight some of the investment scams to be aware of; and offer our top tips.
This month's Cyber Scam Update has gone live; just in time to mark Scam Awareness Month 2018!
Google's App Store is profiting from apps on sale which allows perpetrators of domestic abuse to spy on their partners
Consumers received 3.9 billion nuisance phone calls and texts last year.
Warwickshire Trading Standards warn of emails directing residents to copycat websites to renew European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC).
Twitter have announced that passwords for accounts were stored unmasked in an internal log; leading them to inform users to change the password for their accounts.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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Action Fraud is warnining of fake university emails being used to commit European Distribution Fraud, more info below 🔽🔽 cybersafewarwickshire.com/fake-universit…
Jul 18Its #WorldEmojiDay and were reminding everyone that you can find out the latest info to protect yourself from cyber crime on our website below! There is always someone to provide help and support such as our friends @VS_Warwickshire cybersafewarwickshire.com
@VS_Warwickshire @ChallengeWarks Had a great day on Saturday in #Stratford with @ChallengeWarks talking about cyber crime! Great to hear of the projects being delivered with @VS_Warwickshire !
Jul 161 space has just become available for our 'Lunch & Learn' Prevent Online Grooming session at Tyler House in Stratford tomorrow, 12:30 til 2:30 Book up now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/stratford-pr…
Jul 16Take a look at some of the current scams such as tax fraud scams, solar panel scams and bitcoin/investment scams affecting Warwickshire residents from @WarksTSS ⬇️ twitter.com/WarksTSS/statu…
13/07/2018 Tax fraud scams, bogus solar panel checks and bitcoin...
Cyber Criminals are sending victims passwords to trick them into thinking they are the victim of Sextortion. ✉️✖️If you receive one of the emails, delete it & report it 🔑Change your password immediatly ⛔️Cover your webcam when not in use. cybersafewarwickshire.com/cyber-criminal…
Jul 13@GPCyberCSO The video was made by PCSO Carly Davis from @WP_Youth_Engage Team & students from King Edward VI College, #Nuneaton Great messages about the awareness of #Sexting
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